marbled murrelet

The marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) is a small endangered seabird species found in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The estimated remaining population of marbled murrelets is uncertain but believed to be declining. Threats to the species include habitat loss, primarily the loss of old-growth forests, which they depend on for nesting. Conservation efforts involve habitat protection, forest management practices, and monitoring to conserve their populations and nesting habitats.